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- [buhk-uh l]
- /ˈbʌk əl/
- /ˈbʌk.l̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [buhk-uh l]
- /ˈbʌk əl/
Definitions of buckling word
- noun buckling Buckling happens when a force presses on a slender structure and makes it collapse. 3
- noun buckling a clasp consisting of a rectangular or curved rim with one or more movable tongues, fixed to one end of a belt or strap, used for fastening to the other end of the same strap or to another strap. 1
- noun buckling any similar contrivance used for such purposes. 1
- noun buckling an ornament of metal, beads, etc., of similar appearance. 1
- noun buckling a bend, bulge, or kink, as in a board or saw blade. 1
- verb with object buckling to fasten with a buckle or buckles: Buckle your seat belt. 1
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Origin of buckling
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English bocle < Anglo-French bo(u)cle, bucle < Latin buc(c)ula cheekpiece (of a helmet), strip of wood, etc., resembling a cheekpiece, equivalent to bucc(a) cheek + -ula -ule
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Parts of speech for Buckling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
buckling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
buckling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for buckling
noun buckling
- accedence — to give consent, approval, or adherence; agree; assent; to accede to a request; to accede to the terms of a contract.
- capitulation — the act of capitulating
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